November 14th, 2011:I am in Easthampton, doing all those signed requests for my new book you all ordered last week! Thank you everyone who did this! So far "fez" and "top hat" are popular choices, which is great, because they are also CLASSY choices. I have also drawn "T-Rex wearing Wee Rex as a hat" which was fun. GOOD HAT REQUESTS EVERYONE; KEEP IT UP.

I was supposed to be done signing today but my car broke down on the way and stranded me for exactly 24 hours while it was fixed. I stayed in a place where I could buy a bucket of microwaveable ribs that came in an actual bucket. The package said it was "equivalent" to a full rack of ribs, which could raise no more concerns even if "equivalent", "full", and "ribs" each had an asterisk after them.

To make sure the best gifts ever in time get to you when you want them, here are the HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES. Orders placed before or on these dates will get to you in time for Christmas!

December 5th: Last day that ALL US shipping methods are safe.December 12th: Last day that to use USPS Priority or Express for international orders!December 13th: Only USPS Priority Express or FedEx 2- for guaranteed Christmas delivery.December 18th-December 19th: FedEx 2-Day and Overnight might work, but no promises!!